The Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation is the non-profit affiliate of the Baldwin-Whitehall School District. We inspire innovation and excellence in the school district through scholarship, faculty innovation grants, and by creating goodwill in our communities.
Join Us for a Night of Mini Golf on Sept. 17!
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We are excited to host our sixth annual mini golf outing at Cool Springs Mini Golf on Thursday, Sept. 17, starting at 5 p.m.!
This year, we will dedicate 20% of the net proceeds to Studio B x The Purbalite, the student-managed newspaper and podcasting suite at Baldwin High School. Your support will help Highlander writers, podcasters, journalists, and communicators create the future of Highlander media! |
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Sponsor the Mini Golf Outing!
We are now accepting sponsorships and donations to help make this event a successful fundraiser. Thank you for your support!
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Purple Pantry Extends Learning Through Imaginative Sketches
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At the end of the school year, Baldwin High School students received Purple Pantry take-home kits and used those items to create sketches that blended imagination with every day products. Holly Niemi, teacher at Baldwin High School, described the experience:
"Thanks to the generous support of the Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation (BWEF), students in the Summer Newcomer English Program received household supply bags and emergency preparedness kits. The bags included essential hygiene and household items, while the kits contained first aid and emergency supplies. To build language skills in a fun and meaningful way, students participated in lessons called We Found a Bag and We Found a Box, where teams created and performed original comedy or horror sketches using the items as story props. After sharing their performances with classmates, students took the supplies home for their families and retold their stories, extending learning, creativity, and imagination beyond the classroom." |
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Congratulations, 2026 BWEF Scholarship Recipients!
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BWEF would like to congratulate our 2026 scholarship recipients! We are honored to celebrate your success and recognize your achievements at Baldwin High School Senior Recognition Night. We wish you continued success in your future endeavors!
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- Emaline Cready, Dorothy Hutchins Forman Visual Arts Scholarship (Teacher Track , attending Penn State University to pursue a degree in Art Education with the goal of inspiring future students through creativity, compassion, and the transformative power of art.
- Steven Evanitz, Highlander STEM Scholarship presented by River Point Technology (1 of 3 recipients), attending Penn State University - Altoona Campus, with aspirations of contributing to the future of nuclear fusion and energy innovation.
- Madeline Grattan, Harry and Carol Erbe Industrial Arts Scholarship (1 of 2 recipients), attending the University of Pittsburgh to study biomedical engineering and hopes to use personal experiences to create meaningful advancements that improve the lives of others.
- Emma Joyce, Brady Family Merit Scholarship, attending The Ohio State University to pursue studies in pre-radiological sciences and therapy with the goal of becoming a pediatric radiation therapist, combining scientific knowledge with compassionate patient care.
- Brooke Leary, Highlander STEM Scholarship presented by River Point Technology (2nd of 3 recipients), attending Pennsylvania State University to pursue an engineering career.
- Zachary Lieu, James E. Lewis Science Scholarship, attending Bucknell University on a pre-med biology track and continue pursuing a future career in pediatric surgery. Congratulations, Zach!
- Anna Plunkett, Highlander STEM Scholarship presented by River Point Technology (3rd of 3 recipients), attending the University of Pittsburgh to study biomedical engineering and pursue research focused on improving the lives of patients facing serious medical challenges through innovation and compassionate care.
- Gavin Sakely, Harry and Carol Erbe Industrial Arts Scholarship (2nd of 2 recipients), attending Penn State University Smeal College of Business to study business and entrepreneurship while continuing to pursue innovative opportunities in the fishing industry and beyond.
- Carter Smeal, Keith "Juice" Smith Memorial Scholarship for the Performing Arts, attending, the Manhattan School of Music in pursuit of a career in symphony orchestra.
- Ella Schwarzmiller, Bella Burkhart Memorial Scholarship for Rehabilitation Services, attending Duquesne University to pursue a degree in occupational therapy.
- Reese Temme, BWEF Scholarship presented by the Whitehall Green Thumbs Garden Club, attending Case Western Reserve University to study civil engineering with a minor in environmental engineering.
- Molly Wojtowicz, Dorothy Hutchins Forman Visual Arts Scholarship (Artist Track), attending Chatham University to study Interior Architecture.
- Tanner Zalar, Officer Sean Sluganski Memorial Scholarship, an aspiring Green Beret who will earn a degree from American Military University en route to a career as an FBI Special Agent.
BWEF was able to make more than $40,000 available in scholarship funding this year thanks to the generosity of our community partners. Thank you for your continued support.
Promoting Summer Safety at We Are Neighbors
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With the help of emergency and safety personnel from multiple agencies, BWEF hosted a Summer Safety Education section during the annual We Are Neighbors event on May 28 at Baldwin High School. Students were given a scavenger hunt worksheet with questions for each organization related to safety at home, in the community, at pools, and how to seek help from emergency officials if needed. Anyone who submitted a completed worksheet was eligible for an Amazon gift card! Read more about the event in our Headlines page.
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Tastebuds Jr. Raises $4,500 for Best Buddies!
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What a fantastic night!
A capacity event crowd of 150 guests filled the R. A. Lutz Elementary School cafeteria for a night of food, fun, and friendship. The event raised ~$4,500 in support of Baldwin's Best Buddies clubs and Best Buddies PA. Read more and see a photo gallery from this year's event on our Tastebuds page! |
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Ninelle D.: Student Artwork Contest Winner!
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Ninelle D., student at J. E. Harrison Middle School, was the winner of the Whitehall America250 Student Artwork Contest! Ninelle created the original artwork design that incorporated patriotic symbolism with the Whitehall Borough crest, and the design was voted as the best student artwork submission out of nearly 50 entries. BWEF and the Whitehall America250 Committee co-hosted the contest. |
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Purple Pantry Donations
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The Purple Pantry at Baldwin High School provides basic life essentials (snack foods and beverages, personal hygiene supplies, and toiletries) to students in a private setting so that homeless and the most at-risk students in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District will be put in position to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
BWEF will host Purple Pantry collection drives during the following community day events:
Collection drives will help replenish the Pantry with inventory for the 2026-27 academic year. Thank you for your support! We are currently in need of the following items:
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Stories of Impact: Innovation Grants
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BWEF invites Baldwin-Whitehall School District personnel who have received innovation grants to describe the impact of those curriculum investments and the positive outcomes experienced by their students. Enjoy these guest blogs written by faculty, staff, and administration who enhanced the teaching and learning experience in their classroom through an innovation grant. |
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Thinking About Establishing a Scholarship?
BWEF welcomes scholarship opportunities in the name of an individual donor, business, group, alumni, and/or community engagement opportunity with a minimum value of $500. Each year, we award several scholarships to graduating seniors from Baldwin High School through multiple scholarships, and thanks to our community partners, BWEF awarded more than $100,000 in scholarship value since 2018.
Pathways to Support BWEF
There are a variety of ways to support the Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation. Whether you want to become a community partner, establish an endowment fund, attend/host a fundraiser, or join the foundation as a member, we are always looking for ways to expand our network and our impact. Contact us at [email protected] to start a conversation.
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